Softball/Fox Valley roundup

Jacobs 4, CL South 3: Sarah Murray had a double and 2 RBI and Mackenzie Vaughn was 2-for-3 to lead Jacobs to a Fox Valley Conference Valley Division win. Kelsey Peters picked up the win for the Golden Eagles (10-8, 3-2), allowing just 3 hits with 3 strikeouts and no walks. Sam McLean had a 2-run home run for Crystal Lake South (10-6, 2-5). Heather Eck was the losing pitcher.

Elgin 17, Batavia 0: Melanie Berg, Jessica Rago and Kelly Bremer each went 3-for-4 with 2 RBI to lead Elgin to an easy Upstate Eight River win. Anna Eckholm (2-for-4, 2B, 4 RS) and Monica Stockman (2-for-4) each contributed for the Maroons (10-8, 4-6) as well. Jennah Perryman was the winning pitcher, allowing just 1 hit with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks.

CL Central 3, Dundee-Crown 2: Losing pitcher Amanda Eissler had a double for the Chargers (3-10) in this FVC crossover setback.

Bartlett 20, East Aurora 0: Alyssa Nowak threw a five-inning no-hitter and went 4-for-4 with 2 doubles and 3 RBI to lead the Hawks (18-6, 9-2) to an easy Upstate Eight Valley win. Nowak struck out 2 and walked none, coming just an error away from a perfect game, Mindy Roberts (2B), Sarah Schmitz (2B), Danielle Kirby (2B), Sydney Johnson (2-for-2, 2 doubles, 3 RBI) and Susie Micelo (2B) also contributed for Bartlett, which took over first place alone in the UEC Valley with the win.

Genoa-Kingston 2, Hampshire 1: Sara Finn was 2-for-4 for the Whip-Purs (6-13) in this nonconference loss. Jen Hurst took the loss for Hampshire, allowing 5 hits with 6 strikeouts and 3 walks.

St. Charles East 13, Streamwood 3: Melissa Malcolm was 2-for-3 with a double and 2 RBI for Streamwood in the Upstate Eight River. Kylee Jambor also went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI for the Sabres (5-13, 2-8). Jessica Daley was the losing pitcher.

St. Francis 12, St. Edward 0: Ashley Gradisher was 2-for-2 with a double and Kali Kossakowski went 2-for-3 with a double for St. Edward in the Suburban Christian Blue. Angela Zenteno was the losing pitcher for the Green Wave (9-9, 4-4).

Fenton 20, Westminster Christian 3: Becca Fugiel had a double and 3 RBI for the Warriors (7-7) in this nonconference loss. Rachel Rich was the losing pitcher.

Bartlett special event: Bartlett’s softball and dance teams are inviting people to come out to the school Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and get a free test drive of one of 8 Ford vehicles. There is no cost, no pressure to buy, just a free test drive. For every test drive the programs get $20. You need a valid drivers license and you must be 20 years old or older. You also must have a valid email address and only one participant per email address will be allowed.